Brined Anchovies in 6kg Retail Can from Japan
Retail-packed brined anchovies (Engraulis spp.) in immediate cans with contents ≤6.8 kg, salted only without drying or smoking. HTS 0305.63.40.00 covers these other anchovy preparations in small containers, distinct from offal.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Require supplier affidavits confirming no smoking/drying; CBP may test for smoke residues
• For retail import, ensure child-resistant if needed, but focus on accurate HTS weight declaration
• Pair with correct country-of-origin marking on cans to speed FDA/USDA clearance